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The same episode read a statement from Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board, saying the board was disappointed that Toner continued to revisit these issues and that over 95% of employees had asked for Altman's reinstatement.

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We've just received a response from Brett Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board, and here's the statement in full. Quote, we are [00:39:00] disappointed that Ms. Toner continues to revisit these issues. ... Additionally, over 95% of employees, including senior leadership, asked for Sam's reinstatement as CEO and the resignation of the prior board.

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What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner (transcript)
The TED AI Show, TED · 2024-05-28

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“The same episode read a statement from Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board, saying the board was disappointed that Toner continued to revisit these issues and that over 95% of employees had asked for Altman's reinstatement.” ai notis, checked 21 Oct 2026. Source: What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner (transcript) (The TED AI Show, TED). https://ainotis.com/c/2149

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ai notis. (2026, October 21). The same episode read a statement from Bret Taylor, chair of the OpenAI board, saying the board was disappointed that Toner continued to revisit these issues and that over 95% of employees had asked for Altman's reinstatement [Checked claim 2149]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/2149

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